Dr R S Karyampudi Surgery at Vittoria Medical Centre

20/10/2025

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination? 💉

Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App. 📅

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

15/10/2025

Halloween is right around the corner, but so is flu season. 🦠👻
A quick and painless nasal spray vaccine protects your little monster from the nastiness that is flu. Find out more about getting them protected in our blog post. 🎃
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2023/10/09/5-reasons-to-vaccinate-your-under-5s-against-flu/

09/10/2025

We’re now offering free flu vaccinations for children aged 2 to 3 years at the practice with our practice nurse Theo. Flu can be serious for young children, but the nasal spray vaccine is quick, painless, and helps protect them and those around them. Appointments are available to book now and they can be arranged by phoning the practice on 0151 650 1098
Let’s keep your child safe and healthy this winter.

09/10/2025

Did you know your cervical screening could save your life?

Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer by detecting HPV and abnormal cells, which can then be treated if needed.

When invited by the NHS, book your appointment.

08/10/2025

Thank you for your continued support with only ordering medication that you need. We still need your help to reduce medicine waste. We are asking patients to check what prescription medicines you still have at home before ordering your next prescription and 'only order what you need' when ordering repeat prescriptions.

Visit: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/medicines-waste to find out more.

An estimated 6.2 million medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Cheshire and Merseyside each year. We need your help to reduce this.

07/10/2025

If you’re pregnant, you’re eligible for flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations. 👩‍⚕️💬🤰

Visit nhs.uk/PregnancyVaccinations for more details.

09/09/2025

08/09/2025

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses.

To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

08/09/2025

This week is Know Your Numbers Week.

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

07/08/2025

Breast screening saves lives. If you have recently missed your breast screening appointment and would like to arrange another appointment please contact the service on 0151 482 7661 or e-mail bscreening@nhs.net

07/08/2025

05/08/2025

Breast Screening Information for patients:
Breast Screening appointments are being sent out to women aged 50 and upwards to their 71st birthday.

You will automatically receive an appointment for your Breast Screening this will be at Clatterbridge Hospital or St Catherines Health Centre.
If the time or date is not convenient, please contact the Breast Screening Office on 0151 482 7661 and they will do their best to provide an alternative.

If any reasonable adjustments are required for your appointment due to a disability, please call the above number and they can arrange longer appointments to accommodate.

If you are aged 71 or over, you are still at risk of breast cancer. Although you will no longer receive screening invitations after your 71st birthday, you can still have breast screening every 3 years- Please ring the Breast Screening Office on
0151 482 7661.

For more information, please click on the following link:
Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme | Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (wuth.nhs.uk)